Donate a Plate

Donate a plate of Christmas lunch with
all the delicious favourites for our
Community Christmas lunch.


Join us, as we serve Illawarra's most vulnerable community members with a FREE and delicious Christmas meal on Christmas Day. 


THE PROBLEM

For the 34,944 people facing homelessness
in NSW, Christmas can be an especially lonely
and challenging time.

Lifeline South Coast urgently need to raise $20,000 by December 25 to ensure that vulnerable members of our South Coast community have a plate of food this Christmas.

By ‘Donating a Plate,’ you can helping us provide
a Christmas meal, helping to bring comfort, care, and support to those struggling through the holiday season.


Make this Christmas hunger-free for everyone this Christmas.

Every. Plate. Counts. 

Stand with Lifeline South Coast and help us provide meals to those who need it most this Christmas. 

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$27
Your donation will provide a meal for one person this Christmas
$54
Your donation will provide meals for two people this Christmas
$108
Your donation will provide meals for a family of four this Christmas
$270
Your donation will provide meals for a up to 10 people this Christmas
$

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Total amount

$8,151 raised

$20,000 Goal

$8,151 raised

$20,000 Goal

Donate A Plate | Every Plate Counts

This Christmas, supporting Lifeline South Coast is more essential than ever.
With unprecedented demand on our crisis support services, reaching critical levels that have strained national networks, we’re committed to offering a special Christmas lunch for our most vulnerable community members. Every dollar raised will go directly toward suppoting this event and our services, providing not just a delicious meal but a sense of connection and care to those who rely on us during the holidays.

Your generosity will help us create a warm, welcoming space this Christmas, ensuring no one in our community feels alone or goes hungry.

Renee Green, CEO, Lifeline South Coast

Your generosity can transform lives

Your donation does more than provide a warm meal; it may be the first step for someone reaching out for support. For many, receiving a meal is an introduction to Lifeline South Coast and the start of a journey toward connection, care, and recovery. By helping us deliver these meals, you're offering more than food—you’re providing hope, compassion, and a lifeline to those in need. 

32% (3.2 million)

of Australian Households

experienced food insecurity in 2024. This is as a cibsequence of the cost-of-living crisis, increase in interest rates and financial stress.
Help Lifeline South Coast reduce this pressure within our South Coast communities. Donate today. 

“The rise in cost of living has meant that everything has gone up dramatically. I have not been able to afford most things… I feel like I’ve failed as a parent and I'm really worried about this Christmas with my children .” 
- Foodbank Hunger Report 2024

34,944

Homeless People in NSW 

The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration, but for many families and individuals, but for lose living on the streets of NSW and Australia, this time of year can be overwhelming and lonely. 
Help Lifeline South Coast bring some cheer to those that need it most.

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  • Alexander just donated $285
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  • Luisa just donated $108
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Spread the holiday cheer

Donate a Plate and make a real difference today 🎅

This festive season, we're inviting you to make a real and impactful difference.
Donate a Plate to help feed and support someone facing their darkest days. Show your community compassion, empathy and hope.

Every dollar you give keeps our kitchens, programs, and vital support services running throughout the holidays, ensuring that everyone who needs it can find care and support.

Your generosity can make a powerful difference for someone this Christmas—thank you for helping us bring warmth and connection to the South Coast community.

Spread the joy

A big thank you to our Donors

Your donation can make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. Every plate counts, and every meal makes a difference.

Hayley Brightmore

$114

Sylvia McMullen

$28

Diane Cruise

$28

Jan James

$57

Sandy Barratt

$57

Sabine Basha

$57

Loan Norris

$57

Donna Moss

$28

Barb Inskip

$57

Alexander Petersen

$285

David Lloyd

$285

Ian Pickering

$57

Maureen Lavis

$100

Sue Blake

$57

Shen Mo

$1

Shen Mo

$1

Shen Mo

$1

Shen Mo

$1

Luisa Sole

$108

Vivienne Sander

$29

Joan Taniane

$114

Terri Mylett

$28

Gillian Budden

$114

Anna Budden

$114

Elaine Lamacchia

$114

Natalie Christensen

$114

me Duncan

$114

Marilyn Thornton

$27

Evelyn Tarrant

$100

John Ziegelaar

$53

Christine Giles

$114

Aziz Allauddin

$114

SuzanneI Scarman

$53

Roslyn Davis

$114

Tim Rossiter

$1.02k

Roslyn Francis

$28

Peter Nickolas

$1.23k

Stephen Le Bas

$32

Heather Parker

$57

Sylvana Cachia

$28

Yvette Torr

$28

Michael and Jacki Johnson

$114